Wendy Coward
Acworth,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Teacher from Dekalb County School District, adept in classroom management and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in leveraging technology for enhanced learning and consistently improved student engagement through differentiated instruction. Skilled in critical thinking and parent-teacher communication, significantly contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented educational environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Dekalb County School District
12.1998 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
- Student rapport
- Elementary education
- Student evaluations
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Assigning and grading work
- Standardized testing
- Test grading
- Georgia teaching credential
- Curriculum compliance with Georgia
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson delivery
- Record keeping
- Standardized testing techniques
- Classwork assignment
- Parent and student communication
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Georgia teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
- Reporting and documentation
- Flexible and adaptive
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Teacher
Dekalb County School District
12.1998 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
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